Investigation

Lynwood police officer is shown on surveillance footage allegedly shoving, punching handcuffed prisoner inside police station. Did officials try to cover up the incident?

Illinois environmental official criticizes federal, Indiana colleagues for not alerting his agency to March oil spill at BP’s shoreline plant in Whiting.

Budget? Fees? TIFs? Ethics? BGA Policy Team Weighs Results.

Convicted in 1990 bribery case, ex-Chicago police officer has worked the last two decades as a security guard at City Colleges. He now stands to draw a taxpayer-subsidized pension.

Taxpayers cover travel expenses so CTA pension fund officials can attend conferences in Hawaii, New Orleans, elsewhere. Plus, agency wants to know if dead people are drawing retirement benefits.

Confiscated by Dolton police, antique handgun goes missing from station, then turns up amid inquiry. Now a police supervisor faces possible discipline.

Summit’s politically connected village administrator allegedly gives himself a “loan” with taxpayer money. Confronted by the BGA and FOX 32, he resigns.

Community college in south suburbs hires politically connected security guard with history of run-ins with the law; Plus, president of the school packs heat.

Is Bruce Rauner buying political support from Republican groups across the state as he runs for governor?